Registration for Summer 2026 enrollment will be available on Thursday, January 22nd at 9am

Refresh this page at 9am on 1/22/26 and our enrollment form will appear at the bottom of this page

Summer 2026 at Wonderforest

Wonderforest Summer Camp is 8 fun-filled weeks of indoor and outdoor exploration, which allows for child led play and nature immersion.

Throughout each week, classes will take 1 scheduled field trip to Prospect Park to explore, hike, and play. Other days we utilize nearby green areas and urban play spots like Pacific Park and its splash pad. While at the school, children will have opportunities for nature exploration and creation with loose parts, natural and found materials, gardening, and child-led PLAY in both our indoor grassy hill area and our messy play area.

We use riding wagons with seats and safety harnesses to get the kids to and from the park. We head out to play in all weather, rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, such as thunderstorms, high winds, air quality, or extreme heat, we will adjust the schedule to work around the weather patterns, or stay indoors for the day.

New for Summer 2026, families will have the option to enroll for all 8 weeks or choose from a 4 week session (either the first 4 weeks or last 4 weeks of camp, see sessions below). For families looking for week to week or intermittent care, please check out our sister program Brooklyn Nature Days .

Sample Park Trip Itinerary 

8:00am- 8:45am Early bird drop-off

8:45am - 9:30am Drop off and morning meeting, preparing for trip

9:30am - 12:00pm Prospect Park or local outing (includes morning snack)  

12:00pm - 12:30pm Lunchtime (could be at the park or in the classroom)

12:30pm - 1:30pm Rest or nap time. Depending on your child’s needs, they will either take a nap or rest quietly with books or gentle music.

1:30pm - 2:45pm Indoor activities, including messy play and grassy hill areas, loose parts, recycled materials, open-ended toys, books, fabric, sticks, rocks, and sensory areas containing water, mud, and other interactive materials. All kinds of child-directed play is invited, with emphasis placed on the care of ourselves, others, and our environment during our activities.

2:45pm - 3:00pm Clean-up and goodbye 

3:00pm - 6:00pm Extended day - Snack will be offered at 3pm. Children will be provided with opportunities for free play and mindful activities.

Important notes for Families

Families must provide a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack* (for those kids in extended day), as well as a full water bottle each day. All items MUST be peanut/tree nut free.

Families are required to submit an up-to-date medical form and immunizations prior to their child attending camp. 


Details for Enrollment

Classes:

Open to children ages 2 years - 5 years. Children must be officially 2 years old by June 24th, 2026 to attend.

  • Children who were born between January 1st, 2023 - June 24th 2024 will be placed in a 2s class

  • Children with birthdays between January 1st, 2021 - December 31st, 2022, will be grouped in a mixed age class with 3-5 year olds.

Each class is capped at 10 children. There are two dedicated classroom teachers, as well as floating teachers that accompany groups to Prospect Park and support classrooms as needed throughout the day.

Dates:

Our summer program will be offered for 8 weeks total, M-F, unless otherwise noted. Families have the option to enroll for all 8 weeks or choose from a 4 week option (either the first 4 weeks or last 4 weeks of camp, see sessions below).

Session One

  • 6/24/26 (***3 day week - no class on Monday 6/22, Tuesday 6/23)

  • 6/29/26 (***4 day week - no class on Friday 7/3)  

  • 7/6/26 

  • 7/13/26

Session Two

  • 7/20/26

  • 7/27/26

  • 8/3/26

  • 8/10/26

***these weeks will be prorated due to the shortened week

Tuition and Payment Policies

*Per Session pricing; Cost is per child


Session One & Two
(8 weeks, 6/24-8/17)
Families save on standard day tuition by signing up for all 8 weeks.

  • Standard day / 8:45a-3p - $6,300

Add-ons:

  • Early drop / 8a-8:45a - $555

  • Extended day (2 options) / 3pm-4:30pm - $1100 or 3pm-6pm - $2220

Session One (4 weeks, 6/24-7/17)

  • Standard day / 8:45a-3p - $3,060

    Add-ons:

  • Early drop / 8a-8:45a - $255

  • Extended day (2 options) / 3pm-4:30pm - $510 or 3pm-6pm - $1020

Session Two (4 weeks, 7/20-8/14)

  • Standard day / 8:45a-3p - $3,600

    Add-ons:

  • Early drop / 8a-8:45a - $300

  • Extended day (2 options) / 3pm-4:30pm - $600 or 3pm-6pm - $1200

Terms


Payment is due in full to secure your child’s place in the program.  Once registration and payment are submitted, all selections are final. Once your request has been submitted, families will receive a confirmation email within one business day, followed by an invoice to submit payment to secure the place.

Registration fee: There is a $125 registration fee per child.

Schedule Change Fee: Please look over your selections carefully before submitting your summer registration. Once registration and payment are submitted, all selections are final. Any changes to scheduling are subject to availability and will incur a $75 schedule change fee.

Tuition is non-refundable and due in full when registering your child for summer classes. Families are responsible for checking to ensure dates of attendance are correct prior to submitting payment.

Families are responsible for the full balance due, regardless of the days their child actually attends.

No refunds, credits, or makeups will be given for classes missed, including those due to travel, illness, or schedule conflicts.


Transfers: For our summer sessions only — Families who purchased sessions that they can no longer use may transfer full sessions only to another family. We are not able to accommodate partial transfers or split sessions. Families are solely responsible for finding another family to take their child's place, and are solely responsible for negotiating payment details and conditions with each other.

  • Wonderforest is not responsible for any communication, agreements, or payments between families. Families, however, must ensure the new child is eligible for the program selected in regards to age.

  • Once an agreement between families has been finalized, Wonderforest must be provided with the names and contact information of the new family within 5 business days prior to the start of their session.